Is this how you used to while away the hours on a South Tyneside staycation?
Would it have included a trip around the South Marine Park lake on a mini steam engine or joining in the football teach-in at Temple Park leisure centre?
Perhaps it would have included a trip to the music shop for the latest record, or a cuppa at Frankie’s.
Here are a series of nostalgic reminders of life in South Tyneside in the 1970s and 1980s.
See how many bring back memories for you.
1. Bouncing good fun in 1985
Younsters from Hexham Avenue on the inflatables organised by South Tyneside Council in August 1985. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Having a field day in 1980
A penalty competition got a big crowd at the Wood Terrace field day in 1980. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Musical memories from 1972
Who loved a trip to the Music Centre in Frederick Street? Here it is in 1972? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Learning the fine arts of football
Coach George Wardle with a group of youngsters who attended the 1978 weekend football teach-in at the Temple Park Leisure Centre. Photo: Shields Gazette